Since its founding in 1916, the non-profit has served as an important resource for mammograms, pap smears, contraception counseling, and other women's health care. Congressional Republicans have tried for years to defund the organization because it provides abortions, which make up about 3 percent of its services, according to the Planned Parenthood website. However, it's worth noting that the Hyde Amendment bans federal funding for abortion, except in the case of rape, incest, or threat to the woman's life. That means the federal money PP does receive goes toward their many other services (some examples are listed above) instead.